De Baan en omgeving, Gouda
NeighbourhoodThis 177 m² apartment on the Westhaven in Gouda is a real head-turner. Built in 1905, it has the generous proportions and high ceilings you'd expect from a home of that era. With an energy label C, it's reasonably efficient for its age. The asking price of €595,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average, but the size is exceptional, 26% larger than the typical home in the area. For context, apartments in Gouda vary widely in price and size.
De Baan e.o. is the historic heart of Gouda, with a very high density of addresses (3727 per km²), you're right in the thick of it. The area has a mix of ages, with many singles (610 one-person households) and a fair number of over-65s (265). There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so we can't share local opinions. The neighbourhood De Baan e.o. is known for its central location and historic character.
Your daily routine would be a pleasure here. For bread and groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Coop is a couple of streets away. For schools, r.k. basisschool St. Aloysius is on your doorstep, and Casimirschool is just a bit further. The municipality Gouda offers a rich cultural scene, with a restaurant just 0.2 km away and a park 0.27 km from your front door.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels: Adelmar Makelaardij, on Funda, and Mijn Huis Verkoop Ik Zelf on Pararius.
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Westhaven 2, Gouda
Data from De Baan en omgeving
Data from De Baan en omgeving
23 within 5 km
58 within 5 km
About Westhaven 2, Gouda
The asking price of €595,000 is above the neighbourhood average of €584,816 and well above the median of €469,000. However, this apartment is 177 m², which is 26% larger than the average home in De Baan e.o. (141 m²). The price per m² works out to about €3,361, which is below the neighbourhood average of €4,270 per m². So while the total price is high, you're getting more space for your money.
The energy label is C. This is a decent rating for a home built in 1905. In the neighbourhood, 43.8% of homes have label C, and 25% have label D or lower. A C label means the home is reasonably energy-efficient, but you can expect moderate heating costs. It's not as efficient as a modern A-label home, but it's better than many older properties.
Gouda railway station is 1.5 km from the apartment. That's about a 15-20 minute walk or a short cycle ride. The station offers direct connections to Utrecht, Rotterdam, and The Hague, making it convenient for commuters.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. r.k. basisschool St. Aloysius is just 222 m away, Casimirschool is 272 m, and Prinses Julianaschool is 769 m. For secondary education, Het Segment School v PRO is about 914 m away. The area has a total of 58 schools within 5 km, so there's plenty of choice.
Albert Heijn is the closest supermarket at 212 m, perfect for daily shopping. Coop is 459 m away, and Lidl is 637 m. There's also a SPAR at 694 m and a SPAR express at 991 m. With 23 supermarkets within 5 km, you'll never be short of options.
The neighbourhood recorded 136 total crimes in the latest data. Given the high population density (3727 addresses per km²) and central location, this is not unusual for a city centre. It's always wise to check local crime maps for specific concerns, but the area is generally considered safe.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Baan en omgeving